Survivability Rankings for Juice & Smoothie Bar in San Francisco

2026 ranking of San Francisco neighborhoods to open a Juice & Smoothie Bar, at a good address, from West Berkeley (82.8% survival) to Thousand Oaks.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: West Berkeley: 82.8% at a good address, 74.5% at a typical address for Juice & Smoothie Bar (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 82.8% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 25 of 107 ranked
  • Average across the 107 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.0% for Juice & Smoothie Bars
  • Most challenging area: Thousand Oaks: 50.3% at a good address, 49.5% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around San Francisco to open a Juice & Smoothie Bar is West Berkeley, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.8% at a good address and 74.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 82.8% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 49.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Thousand Oaks, at 50.3% at a good address and 49.5% at a typical address. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around San Francisco to Open a Juice & Smoothie Bar?

West Berkeley ranks #1 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods in and around San Francisco for Juice & Smoothie Bar survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 82.8% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1West BerkeleySan Francisco82.8%74.5%84.0%49.8%
2Outer RichmondSan Francisco82.8%74.1%84.0%53.4%
3Twin PeaksSan Francisco82.7%74.3%84.0%55.6%
4BushrodSan Francisco82.6%76.5%84.0%61.5%
5East PeraltaSan Francisco82.6%75.6%82.6%64.2%
6LorinSan Francisco82.5%75.5%83.6%53.0%
7Sunset/ParksideSan Francisco82.4%70.4%84.0%49.4%
8BayviewSan Francisco82.3%70.0%84.0%48.4%
9Central RichmondSan Francisco82.2%74.4%84.0%48.9%
10Oceanview/Merced/InglesideSan Francisco82.2%69.5%83.6%48.0%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around San Francisco Would a Juice & Smoothie Bar Make the Most Money?

Where a Juice & Smoothie Bar would make the most money in or around San Francisco comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

West Berkeley is ranked #1 for Juice & Smoothie Bar survivability, at 82.8% at a good address and 74.5% at a typical address; Thousand Oaks is ranked last of the 107, at 50.3% at a good address and 49.5% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The same business type carries a different projected chance in every ranked neighborhood of a city, so the address is worth testing before you sign. Opening a Juice & Smoothie Bar in San Francisco requires careful location choice. Across the 107 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Juice & Smoothie Bar lasts two or more years is 65.0% at a typical address. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Juice & Smoothie Bar in or Around San Francisco?

When selecting a location for a Juice & Smoothie Bar in or around San Francisco, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring measures competition through a 30-factor framework. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. Our forecasting system combines proprietary data with machine learning models unavailable anywhere else. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.


Where in or Around San Francisco Should I Start a Juice & Smoothie Bar?

Our data ranks the top-performing neighborhoods as West Berkeley, Outer Richmond, and Twin Peaks, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Thousand Oaks, Colony Park, and Woodside (Concord). StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in San Francisco to Open a Juice & Smoothie Bar?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Juice & Smoothie Bar in San Francisco is West Berkeley, at 82.8% at a good address and 74.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 82.8% good-address figure), followed by Outer Richmond and Twin Peaks. 25 of the 107 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.


Can a Juice & Smoothie Bar Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in San Francisco?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Juice & Smoothie Bar Rankings in San Francisco Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in San Francisco.


Is a Juice & Smoothie Bar a Good Tenant for San Francisco Landlords?

In West Berkeley, the projected chance that a new Juice & Smoothie Bar lasts two or more years is 74.5% at a typical address and 82.8% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Juice & Smoothie Bar in San Francisco

For landlords evaluating tenant applications, StreetSpring's data provides a clear comparison across the top neighborhoods. In West Berkeley, a Juice & Smoothie Bar has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 74.5% at a typical address. In Outer Richmond, it is 74.1% at a typical address, and in Twin Peaks, 74.3% at a typical address. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around San Francisco for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around San Francisco to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: San Francisco.

  • Business Survivability Rankings: San Francisco: See how Juice & Smoothie Bar compares to all other business types in San Francisco
  • Best Cities to Open a Juice & Smoothie Bar in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Juice & Smoothie Bar
  • Business Survivability in West Berkeley, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Outer Richmond, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
  • Business Survivability in Twin Peaks, San Francisco: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for San Francisco are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for San Francisco

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.